The Ohio State family is mourning the passing of a Buckeye legend. According to a release from the university athletic department, former First-Team All American and College Football Hall of Fame OSU player Aurealius Thomas has passed away. He died at the age of 86 on February 5. Thomas played for Woody Hayes and lettered in 1955, 1956, and 1957, taking part on two national championship teams at Ohio State. He was an undersized guard, at just over 200 pounds, but became a Hall of Famer by using what God-given ability he was given. “He lacked size but had tremendous technique as a blocker and mobility as a tackler,” said Thomas’ Hall of Fame bio. “He was always able to outmaneuver opponents who were bigger.” After his college career, Thomas was drafted into the NFL in the 22nd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers but never saw the field. He became…
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